- Charlottesville, VA
- Bagpiper
- $250-$500
Madeline M. said
“McGillicuddy Bagpiping was perfect for the interment service of my brother. Thank you for your beautiful addition to our day! ”
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22 Bagpipers serving Charlottesville, VA
- Harrisonburg, VA
- Bagpiper
- 36 miles from Charlottesville
- $200 and up.
Jason D. S. said
“Piper traveled a long way for my mom's celebration of life. He did a great job. Very touching moment and special. I highly recommend him. Very nice guy. ”
- Mount Jackson, VA
- Bagpiper
- 50 miles from Charlottesville
- $250 and up
Shane R. said
“Russell rounded out our team for a charity golf event by piping us into the tournament then playing the teams off as we started. Pre-event communication and coordination was smooth. At the event... ”
- Fredericksburg, VA
- Bagpiper
- 58 miles from Charlottesville
- Contact for rates
Kay S. said
“Greg was very professional and easy to talk to. He arrived at the cemetery on time and was playing as the mourners arrived. He coordinated with the Honor Guard we had for my father's ceremony and... ”
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Quick facts for Bagpipers in Charlottesville, VA
11,794 quotes sent
In the past year, Bagpipers have sent 11,794 quotes to event planners.
23rd most popular
Bagpipers rank #23 in popularity out of 539 categories on GigSalad.
5 out of 5 stars
There are 8,854 Bagpiper reviews on GigSalad with an average rating of 5 stars.
1.3 days on average to book
From request to booking, it takes 1.3 days (on average) to hire a Bagpiper.
Charlottesville ranks #6
Charlottesville is the 6th most popular city for Bagpipers requests in Virginia.
Popular events
Bagpipers are typically hired for House Parties, Funeral/Memorial Services, and Surprises in Charlottesville, VA.
Virginia ranks #9
Virginia is the 9th most popular state for Bagpipers requests in the United States.
Past events for Bagpipers in Charlottesville, VA
Michael was perfect for my mother's graveside service!
Bagpiper
5.0
August 23, 2025
15 minutes
Michael was very professional, nicely dressed, and an excellent piper! He helped me choose what I wanted him to play as well as when to play them. He knew when to be present and when to provide background ambience. I highly recommend him!
Event total
$200
Wonderful experience!
Bagpiper
5.0
March 17, 2026
15 minutes
Piper Wilkins made our event special. He was prompt, courteous, and friendly. The bagpipe performance was wonderful. We truly enjoyed having him as part of our day. Highly recommend!
Event total
$225
About booking Bagpipers in Charlottesville, VA
Bagpipe music can create a wonderful atmosphere at any event. You can book a bagpiper for your wedding ceremony, memorial service, corporate event, or any special occasion. Pipe bands and bagpipers play everything from traditional Scottish tunes and Irish music to popular hit songs with a bagpipe twist. Find the perfect bagpiper for hire on GigSalad!
The price for a professional bagpiper in Charlottesville, Virginia will vary depending on the length of the event, travel costs, and the performer’s experience level. Good bagpipers are in high demand for weddings and funerals, so an already-full calendar may also drive up the price. Contact local bagpipers above to request free quotes customized for your event.
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Bagpipers serving the Charlottesville, VA area
These Bagpipers serve the wider Charlottesville and Albemarle county area and travel to Monitor, Keswick, Ivy, Earlysville, Free Union, North Garden, White Hall, Keene, Crozet, Thelma, Freetown, Batesville, Troy, Barboursville, Ruckersville, Esmont, Covesville, Quinque, Dyke, Scottsville, Greenwood, Palmyra, Gordonsville, Stanardsville, Somerset, Afton, Faber, Montpelier Station, Schuyler, and Rochelle.